I love Craig Groeschel. Several of his books have found ways into my hands and I've always lapped them up. When I was offered a chance to read his first Chazown and review it I was ecstatic. I now know that the first book may not be as great as the latter installments.
Let me preface these comments by saying this. Much of what Craig shares in this book are ideas that I had gleaned out of the other books I have read. I believe Chazown is a lynch pin for much of his thought process and because of that I notice these ideas seep into his other works and his sermons. (which I've listened to regularly for some time) If you are new to Groeschel this is a great place to start. He clearly maps out finding your vision for your personal ministry and putting that vision into action. He witty and engaging.
If you are familiar with Lifechurch.tv's creator, though, you've probably heard much if not all of this before. His stories and ideas are often regular pieces in other works or from the pulpit. They are not bad...they are in fact great in many ways...but you will probably be bored as you read this book.
This is a great read for new ministers and people searching for a way to vocalize a life vision or mission providing you have not been following the author for a while.
